Before Thursday's game against Denver, the 60-year-old Drew said the sides have made some progress. Drew wanted some guarantees from the Cavs as they get deeper into a rebuilding season.

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert said he's not getting involved in talks and will let general manager Koby Altman handle Drew's situation. Gilbert said he's "confident they will get it worked out between the two of them."

Drew has a 10-1 record over the past two seasons while Cleveland's head coach.